Kremlin will not allow Russian media to publish cartoons of Prophet Muhammad

MOSCOW – The Kremlin has insisted that it will not allow the media in Russia to publish extensive cartoons about Islam or Nabi muhammad. The country led by President Vladimir Putin does not have a policy like France in favor of such publication by satirical magazines Charlie hebdo.

The Russian position was relayed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. “The existence of such media in our country is absolutely impossible, even in terms of current legislation,” Peskov said. (Read: Belgian teacher suspended for showing cartoons of Prophet Muhammad SAW)

“Russia is partly a Muslim country, there are almost 20 million Muslims in Russia. Here, of course, the fundamental religion is Christianity – above all we have Christians living here – the uniqueness of our country is precisely its multi-ethnic and multi-religious.” and all (adherent) religions live with mutual respect, “added Putin’s spokesman, quoted by Daily sabah, Friday (10/30/2020).

His remarks came after a scandal sparked by Charlie hebdo, who published an offensive cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad, hurt the feelings of billions of Muslims in the world. (Read also: security reasons, Danish newspapers refuse to publish cartoons of Prophet Muhammad SAW)

The publication of the cartoon has sparked a wave of anger and protests across the Muslim world, as well as a campaign to boycott French products.

Published cartoons Charlie hebdo It has caused deadly attacks in France. The cartoon that insulted the prophet Muhammad SAW was shown by a French history teacher, Samuel Paty, 47, to his students in a classroom discussion on freedom of expression and expression. The teacher was beheaded by an 18-year-old Chechen refugee on the outskirts of Paris on October 16 as the victim drove home from the school where he taught.

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